Harry Sytles revealed that he auditioned for Elvis and director Baz Luhrmann explained why he didn’t get the part
Harry Styles revealed that he auditioned to play the King of Rock in Elvis (2022) from Baz Luhrmann and now the director has explained why the pop star didn’t get the part. In conversation with the podcast Fitzy & Wippa (via Omelet), filmmaker highly praised the work of stylesbut stated that fame was a decisive factor when choosing the protagonist of the film.
“I don’t just audition, but a very rich workshop with each actor. Harry he is a very talented boy. I would definitely work with him on something. The only problem we found is that he, well… He’s Harry Styles. He is already an icon,” she explained.
According to the director, the image of styles how a great pop singer could get in the way of characterization as another such well-known star. Nonetheless, Luhrmann made it clear that he loved working with the British musician and praised his efforts.
“Harry I genuinely really wanted to put on the suit [de Elvis] and explore that character. He’s a great spirit, and I have nothing but amazing things to say about him. Harry Styles,” he stated.
in conversation with Howard Stern, styles revealed his admiration for the King of Rock, so he really wanted to play him in the movie. During the audition, the singer had to recreate an iconic performance by Elvis in Las Vegas.
“Elvis was probably the first person I met besides my family when I was a kid. For that reason, there was something incredibly sacred around him, so I thought I should try to get the part.” styles.
The star added: “I was very intrigued by this… I feel like if a director feels like I’m not the best person for the role, it’s better for them and it’s better for me. If they think the movie is going to be better with someone else, then I don’t want to do that because I don’t want to be the not-so-good version.”
Elvis – What do we know about the movie?
The biopic follows the rise of Elvis Presley to fame and the singer’s complex relationship with his manager, Colonel Tom Parkerwho discovered it in 1955. The film features Austin Butler in the role of the King of Rock and Tom Hanks as Parker.
In addition, cast has names such as Richard Roxburgh, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Luke Bracey, Dacre Montgomery, David Wenham, Kodi Smit-McPhee and Olivia DeJonge. Directed and written by Baz Luhrmannthe film has been delayed a few times due to the covid-19 pandemic and is scheduled to premiere on June 24, 2022 in the United States.
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Source: Rollingstone
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